Sunrun and Tesla Electric have joined forces to launch a new home energy plan aimed at helping Texas homeowners lower energy costs, improve solar efficiency, and ensure reliable backup power. The collaboration, announced on Thursday, combines Sunrun’s Flex solar and storage system with a custom Tesla Electric retail plan designed exclusively for Sunrun Flex customers across Texas.
The Tesla Electric + Sunrun Flex plan offers fixed electricity rates and some of the most competitive compensation for excess solar energy returned to the grid. This integrated approach aligns solar production and battery storage with retail energy pricing to maximize savings, streamline management, and provide advanced backup power during outages—a feature that has become increasingly important in Texas due to severe weather and frequent grid disruptions.
“By pairing Tesla’s retail energy plan with Sunrun Flex, we’re creating the most comprehensive home energy solution on the market,” said Mary Powell, CEO of Sunrun. “Our partnership puts customers first by combining expertise in solar and storage with seamless backup and cost predictability.”
Tackling Texas’ Complex Energy Market
Texas homeowners face a challenging retail energy landscape, with over 100 providers offering varying rates and plans that are rarely optimized for solar systems. The Tesla Electric + Sunrun Flex plan aims to simplify this complexity. Tesla manages battery settings and solar crediting, ensuring customers achieve the highest possible value from their solar energy while enjoying rollover credits for unused power.
Enhanced Backup and Virtual Power Plant Access
Every Sunrun Flex system is paired with Tesla’s Powerwall battery, providing homeowners with reliable backup power during outages. Powerwall units can also participate in Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP), where connected homes share excess energy to help stabilize the grid and meet demand spikes.
“With Tesla Electric, we’re building energy plans that unlock the full potential of home solar and storage,” said Colby Hastings, Director of Residential Energy at Tesla. “This partnership offers Texans optimized rates, reliable backup power, and a smart way to support grid stability.”
The Tesla Electric + Sunrun Flex plan is now available exclusively to Sunrun Flex customers in Texas markets with retail energy choice. Interested homeowners can learn more or enroll by visiting sunrun.com/flex-texas.
